UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2008
CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
| Oklahoma | 1-13726 | 73-1395733 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File No.) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 6100 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | 73118 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| (405) 848-8000 | ||
| (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On December 5, 2008, Chesapeake Energy Corporation issued a press release announcing plans to hold a conference call to discuss updated financial and operational plans through 2010 that will include a reduced capital expenditure budget and details of Chesapeake’s plans for building substantial cash resources over the next two years. The press release also provided information for accessing the related conference call. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (d) | Exhibits |
| Exhibit No. | Document Description | ||
| 99.1 | Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated December 5, 2008 | ||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORPORATION | ||
| By: | /s/ Jennifer M. Grigsby | |
Jennifer M. Grigsby Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary |
Date: December 5, 2008
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Document Description | ||
| 99.1 | Chesapeake Energy Corporation press release dated December 5, 2008 | ||